Bakers Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $35,700 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.16
10th percentile $24,140
90th percentile $45,920
Employed locally 40
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,140
    25th
    $34,520
    50th (median)
    $35,700
    75th
    $37,790
    90th
    $45,920

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 44% Median Bakers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $42,690
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $40,700
    Salinas, CA $40,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    Kingston, NY $39,230
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,640
    Machinists $55,320
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $64,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,340
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,920
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Columbus, IN is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Columbus, IN is 2.6% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Columbus?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,140 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,520.